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Summary
These positions are located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) Construction Division, Construction Execution Branch. The selectees will perform a variety of Laborer duties assisting various journey level trades craftsmen with construction projects.
Responsibilities
Two Vacancies Available Day Shift: Monday - Thursday (4:00 A.M. -2:30 P.M. ) or Night Shift: Monday - Thursday (7:00 P.M. - 5:30 A.M.) SHIFTS MAY CHANGE DUE TO OPERATING NEEDS OF MANAGEMENT; SHIFTS WILL BE ASSIGNED UPON SELECTION ***Must Possess a Valid and Unexpired State Motor Vehicle Driver's License*** ***Please Note: This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 Months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved and that the temporary appointment is limited in duration. The duration of this temporary appointment may be shorter or longer, depending on the duration of the work or project. The temporary position may also be terminated at any time due to lack of work and/or lack of funds without any advance notice. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management's expectations, with no advance notice. MAJOR DUTIES: Loads and transports scaffolds, equipment and materials and transports to work site. Erects scaffolding at worksite. Assists in handling materials. Assists with concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete using basic tools. Maintains cleanliness of work site and shop areas in support of craftsmen by cleaning area as directed. Utilizes significant manual skill in lifting, carrying, and moving equipment, supplies, and materials to assigned areas. Assists in erecting and dismantling walls, ceilings, doors, and built-in furniture. Operates power jacks and transporters to move excessively heavy objects, heavily loaded skids, etc. Uses hand trucks, dollies, flatbed trucks, etc., to move very heavy materials. Operates single-function equipment that have components/attachments that are independently controlled through hydraulic and/or mechanical devices. Attaches, adjusts, and operates attachments designed for equipment. Cleans, oils and makes minor operational adjustments on power equipment utilized in the work. Digs and grades ditches and trenches with pick and shovel. Prepares and restores the work site; fills and levels holes, tracks, and ruts. Repairs damaged roadways, mixing materials and leveling surface of patch with tamper; sets forms, mixes and pours concrete, etc. Operates various power equipment, adjusting controls, mechanisms, oiling and cleaning. May occasionally operate and control specialized powered equipment, such as jack hammers or heavy power tools. Complies with all OSHA work safety practices and utilizes personal protective equipment as required. Performs other related duties as assigned for all functions and trades associated with construction projects.
Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Requirements
“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year). The Architect of the Capitol offers offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.